2006 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 113

2006 Polaris 600 Switchback Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Noise in drive system Probable Cause Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure/ chaincase, jackshaft, or front drive shaft Drive belt surface flat spots Drive chain loose Drive chain worn, sprocket teeth broken Worn drive belt Excessive belt/sheave clearance Loose torque stop Sticky clutch Poor fuel quality Solution S SEE YOUR DEALER. S SEE YOUR DEALER. S Inspect and replace as needed. S Inspect and adjust (or replace). S SEE YOUR DEALER. S Inspect and replace as needed. S SEE YOUR DEALER. S Inspect and adjust. S SEE YOUR DEALER. S Use 87-91 octane fuel (or higher). S SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a result of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel supply, broken parts or improper cooling. S Fuel may have entered the crankcase while the vehicle was standing or being transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to correct the cause. Drain plug(s) are located on the lower crankcase for emergency draining. Poor low RPM performance f Engine doesn't turn Seized engine Hydrostatic lock 110

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Noise in drive
system
Broken drive clutch
components
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt surface flat
spots
S
Inspect and replace as needed.
Drive chain loose
S
Inspect and adjust (or replace).
Drive chain worn,
sprocket teeth broken
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor low RPM
f
Worn drive belt
S
Inspect and replace as needed.
performance
Excessive belt/sheave
clearance
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Loose torque stop
S
Inspect and adjust.
Sticky clutch
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor fuel quality
S
Use 87-91 octane fuel (or higher).
Engine doesn’t
turn
Seized engine
S
SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a re-
sult of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel
supply, broken parts or improper cool-
ing.
Hydrostatic lock
S
Fuel may have entered the crankcase
while the vehicle was standing or being
transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to
correct the cause. Drain plug(s) are lo-
cated on the lower crankcase for emer-
gency draining.